What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Folsom, California?

Median Home Cost is 165% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Folsom, California?

A salary of $135,000 in Folsom, California should increase to $251,442 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOLSOM vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Folsom, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 86.3% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $251,442 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Folsom, California

Folsom, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Folsom, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

161.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.9% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

38.2% higher

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Folsom, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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